Letters to the Editor

Begich comments ‘out of touch’

The July 1 Clarion printed the comments by Rep. Don Young and Sen. Mark Begich on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. The Begich… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • By Ron Gravenhorst

Current fiscal policies limit choices on oil taxes

As I drive along the spur, north of Kenai, I see more signage going up stating “Vote No on 1.” It seems small and medium… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2014
  • By Ray Southwell

Maybe this flag idea will stick

Fourth of July was a beautiful day, with largest crowd I can remember for the parade and park get together. Every body was in good… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2014
  • By Paul D.Morrison

Prosecution could have been avoided with more thorough investigation

Last Friday, June 27, a man on trial for his life in Kenai Superior Court was acquitted of all charges, yet the Clarion devoted no… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Chris Van Zele

Reader not happy with current legislature

I am a life-long Alaskan resident, veteran and registered voter. During the last two sessions of the legislature, I have to say that I am… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2014
  • By Larry Simmons

Please clean up after your pet

I live in Soldotna on one of the busiest residential corners. I take great pride in my yard, and spend hours each week not only… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2014
  • By Vicki Stewart

‘God and Country’ rally a smashing success

The 23rd Annual Happy Birthday America “God and Country” rally was a big success as it is every year. Thanks to Pastor Alan Humphries and… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2014
  • By Dave Carey

K-Beach residents looking for flooding solutions

Many property owners affected by the 2012 and 2013 greater Kaliforsnky Beach area flooding have been patiently biding their time, waiting for Borough government to… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2014
  • By Toby Burke

Think carefully about Ballot Measure 1

So you want to repeal the oil tax incentive. Are you related to the people who killed the goose that laid the golden eggs? The… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Ken Covey

Too much studying, not enough action

Having worked for an oil company starting in 1955, I am amazed that every little aspect of building roads or sites to drill on the… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison

Alaska Native feels voice is drowned out

As we celebrate the Fourth of July we recognize and value the checks and balances of all governmental entities that our founders established. Our founders… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2014
  • By Betty Jo Moore

Soldotna seniors say mahalo for support

Soldotna Senior Center’s Hawaiian Luau fundraiser was a great success and we would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers and donors for their… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2014
  • By Morris M. Breed

Rainout doesn’t dampen spirits

Frontier Community Services held its 11th annual World Series Baseball Event on Saturday, June 21st 2014, at the Kenai Little League fields. For the first… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2014
  • By Kathy Kenner

More to being Alaskans than just residency

For some time now I have been listening to and watching campaign advertising paid for by theoretically “unaffiliated” political action committees (wink wink) supporting various… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2014
  • By Tom Zaruba

Begich stands up for sportsmen

As we have to endure more of these ridiculous Outside TV ads, I just wanted to set the record straight: Mark Begich always has stood… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Anita Thorne

Support for benefit appreciated

I would like to thank all who donated in the Glenna Moore Chinese Auction and Benefit. A special thank you to K&L Distributors and Odom… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Chrystal Schoenrock

Support for 14th annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair appreciated

The Kenai Peninsula Air Fair Planning Committee for the Cities of Kenai and Soldotna would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and businesses who… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2014
  • By KPAF Committee Members

Memorial imagery shouldn’t be an issue

Regarding the Veterans Memorial at Leif Hansen Memorial Park, why does it matter about the design of this memorial? Has anyone even thought that the… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2014
  • By Ann Marie Lee

Cross has deep meaning for veteran

I would like to thank the Kenai City Council for keeping the Veteran’s Memorial the way it was designed. As for the cross controversy, I… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2014
  • By Ken Covey

Amendment would fix big money in elections

In response to “What others say: ‘Alaska Agreement’ good theory, flawed practice,” (Clarion, June 17), it is certainly true that ‘Alaska’s Agreement’ is not going… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2014
  • By Leslie Card